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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that covers 2023. Tragically, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States that year. ...
Summary Did you know that between 64% and 93% of dentists and dental hygienists experience work-related musculoskeletal pain?1 The solution to working pain-free might lie in better ergonomics education. Ergonomics is vital in dentistry, where professionals often work in static, awkward positions that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain. Proper ergonomic practices can help ...
Quyen Nguyen’s team on this groundbreaking clinical trial that may help to significantly reduce or prevent nerve injuries during surgery.” About OnLume Inc.: OnLume recently received its first FDA clearance to bring its fluorescence-guided surgery imaging system to market. ...
Because hand hygiene plays such a significant role in preventing the spread of infection, patients want to know that best practices are being followed. Hand hygiene monitoring has become an increasingly popular solution for both preventing HAIs and putting patients’ minds at ease for a healthier and happier patient experience. ...
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Phyxable is an end-to-end pain and prevention platform. With the help of telemedicine, augmented reality, and machine learning, Phyxable empowers people in pain to quickly diagnose, self-care and prevent their injuries from coming back without stepping outside of their home. ...
Nymbl also provides valuable fall prevention and balance improvement educational content, supplying older adults with the information and tools they need to help prevent falls. ...
These experimental findings coupled with the research group’s observation of significantly increased elastase levels in preterm infants with evolving neonatal chronic lung disease, support the notion that Elafin treatment might be effective in mitigating or preventing neonatal lung injury caused by mechanical ventilation. Source: Alejandre Alcazar MA, ...
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to Ohio railroad track repair kit manufacturer, Railtech Boutet Inc., for repeatedly exposing their employees to amputation risks and other serious injuries and hazards. Following a July 2016 investigation, prompted by a complaint, OSHA determined that Railtech was ...
Dust, wood chips, nails, hazardous chemicals, radiant light and countless other items can strike or enter the eye and cause injury. Taking proper precautions and wearing the appropriate protection against eye hazards can prevent eye injuries. This program provides an overview of your organization’s plan to protect your sight and points ...
Through this program we are promoting the public health goals of injury prevention, disease prevention, obesity reduction and children's health by ensuring that the area sidewalks are cleared of debris and hazards," said Walter J. ...
It is my hope that our collective criminal and civil law enforcement actions will prevent future injury or death.” “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has zero tolerance for the sale of illegal pesticides and we will continue law enforcement efforts such as these to ensure that the health of our communities is ...
Thirty-seven proclamations for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), toxic injury (TI), or chemical sensitivity (CS) have been signed by governors of 34 states! ...